Federal Employees Compensation Reform Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Employees Compensation Reform Act of 1979 - Revises the compensation system for Federal employees. Declares it to be the policy of Congress that the total compensation (total benefits and pay, excluding premium pay) of Federal employees be comparable to the total compensation of non-Federal employees (private sector employees and State and local government employees). Defines the term "benefit" as a payment or entitlement excluding basic or premium pay. Directs the President to determine which benefits to include in total compensation. Repeals provisions allowing the President to set higher minimum rates of pay in certain areas when necessary to recruit and retain qualified employees. Requires the annual report by the President's agent comparing the pay of Federal and non-Federal employees to include a comparisons of Federal and non-Federal pay and benefits within a designated pay area. Directs the President to: (1) adjust the total compensation of Federal employees under each statutory compensation system to correspond with the total compensation of non-Federal employees; and (2) report to Congress on such adjustment. Changes the name of: (1) the Federal Employees Pay Coun…